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Michael Jankowski, LMSW, LCSW
Michigan
LCSW in Michigan - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Relationship communication
About Michael
Michael Jankowski is an LCSW and LMSW practicing in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and self-esteem. He speaks English and works with adults seeking practical help for everyday emotional struggles.
Michael uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused work. He listens to immediate concerns, helps spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, and outlines small skills to try between sessions. Sessions are meant to be concrete and measurable so people can notice change.
His background spans long-term clinical work and care for people facing serious medical and life transitions. That includes supporting people with cancer, hospice and end-of-life questions, HIV/AIDS, caregiver stress, and co-occurring health challenges. He also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns and problems that affect intimate relationships.
Michael works with matters related to sexual diversity and alternative sexual cultures, including BDSM and kink, and helps people handle shame, guilt, and forgiveness. He also supports people coping with divorce, infidelity, family conflict, and communication breakdowns.
In sessions he combines practical strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered conversation, mindfulness skills, and brief solution-focused steps. Motivational interviewing methods are used when people seek help with shifting patterns or building motivation to change. He asks about goals up front and tracks progress as work continues.
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral experiments to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and making sure the conversation follows what matters most to the person.He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce physiological arousal and improve focus. These practices can help when anxiety or stress makes it hard to think clearly or connect with others.
Choosing the right method is part of the first few sessions. He works collaboratively to set goals, try a few approaches, and adjust based on what helps. That means the first meetings often involve tracking current patterns and picking concrete skills to use between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can be convenient for fitting therapy into a busy day, requires less travel, and can make short check-ins or focused skills practice easier to schedule. Licensed professionals describe online sessions as a practical way to work on thinking patterns, behavior changes, and stress management while keeping therapy connected to everyday life.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Florida, Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and low self-esteem. He also addresses specific concerns like attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and issues around infidelity and divorce.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-focused work that highlights thoughts and behaviors to try different responses. Sessions combine conversation with skills you can practice between visits.
What experience does he bring?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life transition issues, including serious illness and end-of-life concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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